The serous membrane on the outer surface of the heart is known as the ___.
a) parietal pleura
b) visceral pleura
c) parietal pericardium
d) visceral pericardium
Answer: d) visceral pericardium
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The vagus nerve carries parasympathetic impulses to the ________.
A. lacrimal glands B. smooth muscle of the eyes C. thyroid gland D. thoracic and abdominal viscera E. salivary glands
The last stage in bone repair is ________.
A. remodeling B. bony callus formation C. soft callus formation D. hematoma formation
Which of the following is FALSE regarding erection of the penis?
A. It is a result of sympathetic stimulation of vascular smooth muscle in the erectile tissue of the penis. B. It is a spinal reflex. C. It is a result of arteriolar vasodilation and venous constriction of blood vessels in the penis. D. It can be triggered by stimulation of tactile receptors in the penis. E. It can be inhibited by input to the autonomic nerves from higher brain centers.